Law minister expects Oct tabling of Penal Code amendments to address cyberbullying, including what it is

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Law minister expects Oct tabling of Penal Code amendments to address cyberbullying, including what it is
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BUTTERWORTH, July 21 — A special task force comprising four ministries will undertake a comprehensive review before proposing amendments to the Penal Code (Act 574) aimed at...

Founder and publisher of ‘Gila-Gila’ magazine apologizes for use of AI, brands it as ‘significant mistake that should have never happened’Azalina says the government is looking to Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Singapore for the best global practices to tackle cyberbullying in Malaysia.

To better understand global best practices, she plans to organise an international legal seminar on online threats, drawing insights from countries like Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Singapore. “Regarding the issue of cyberbullying, some people argue that they have the freedom to say whatever they like because, unlike physical bullying, it only involves words,” she said.

She said this to reporters after officiating the Bukit Mertajam Umno Division representatives’ meeting here today.

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